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Scientists: There Are Only Dim Prospects for Pandemic End as Virus Is Changing
Chris Murray, a University of Washington disease expert whose projections on COVID-19 infections and deaths are closely followed worldwide, is changing his assumptions about the course of the pandemic
Over 20 million get first dose of COVID vaccine in UK
Britain announced on Feb. 28 that it has given more than 20 million people at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, with the rapid rollout providing hope in a country with Europe's highest death toll.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called it "a huge national achievement" while praising National Health Service staff and others involved for "tireless work".
US, EU say vaccine programs on track as global deaths hit 2.5 mln
The United States on Feb. 25 hailed progress in turning around its troubled Covid-19 vaccine rollout, and the European Union said it was also on track to meet jab targets as global coronavirus deaths topped 2.5 million.
WHO Reports 20-Percent Decrease in Covid-19 Mortality Rate
The number of coronavirus infections worldwide has decreased by 11% during the period of February 15-21, while the number of fatalities has decreased by 20% compared to the previous week. A decrease in incidence has been occurring for six weeks in a row, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) weekly epidemiological update published in Geneva on Wednesday.
Turkish Cyprus to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions
Prime Minister Ersan Saner said on Feb. 19 that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will gradually ease coronavirus restrictions beginning Feb. 22.
After a decline in cases, businesses and economic activities will gradually open.
A curfew will be imposed between 8 p.m. - 5 a.m. (0600GMT - 0300GMT) on weekdays, except to address basic needs.
Pfizer and BioNTech Drugmakers Start Vaccine Trials on Pregnant Women
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have started an international study with 4,000 volunteers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their COVID-19 vaccine in healthy pregnant women, the companies said on Thursday.
WHO Reports Downward Trend in Covid-19 Mortality/Morbidity Rates
The number of novel coronavirus cases reported worldwide in the period of February 8-15 dropped 16% compared to the previous week, while fatalities declined by 10%, according to a weekly bulletin, released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva early on Wednesday.
More than 110.000.000 infected
The largest number of infected are in the United States - more than 18 million people, followed by India with almost 11 million infected, and Brazil with 9.9 million.
Russia is on the fourth place in the world and the first in Europe with more than four million cases of COVID-19.
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Turkey will cooperate with other countries on space mission
The general manager of Turkey's Space Agency has said the country will launch its space mission with the support of other countries when it sends an astronaut into space as it is not a partner country to the International Space Station (ISS).
Rio feeling 'saudades' for COVID-canceled carnival
Rio de Janeiro would normally be kicking off its famed carnival now, but instead of booming drumlines, glittering floats and barely clad dancers, the Brazilian city's "Sambadrome" is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination drive this year.
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